Here are some tips that will simplify your life and who will save (some) on the planet.
Firstly we must focus on seasonal ingredients: In winter no need to travel thousands of miles of strawberries and asparagus, while such products are much better when you wait for spring to eat them. Also eat foods season will allow you to vary your diet.
You must eat “local”: choose foods produced in the region where you live giving priority to those grown in respect for responsible agricultural practices . Vegetables, dairy products, eggs and sometimes meat. You can find just beside you.
For those who have time, wander the markets in search of local producers or go directly to the meeting of producers to supply you directly from the farm.
Do not forget also when it’s nice that some farms offer pick flowers , fruits and vegetables in open fields. This can make a nice family outing and will delight children.
Change the method of cooking: it must focus on short cooking, steaming, pressure cooker, wok. These methods of cooking keeps perfectly all minerals and vitamins in foods while reducing the cooking time so the energy costs.
Remember to accommodate the remains: in the refrigerator it is a little rice, pasta, vegetables, ham … One can easily make rice with vegetables , pasta gratin, etc.. Feel free to use fresh herbs or spices to add flavor to food.
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